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Sofas are bulky and fragile pieces of furniture that deserve special attention when they have to be stored in a storage unit during a move or renovation work. You should look for the right service to ensure your items are safe and stored correctly.

Cinch Self Storage is a company offering self storage in Bicester. There are several tips you should follow to ensure your sofa is kept correctly in a storage unit. We will explain how best to store a sofa in a self-storage unit to keep it in good condition.

Clean the Sofa to Prepare it for Storage

Regardless of the size, model, or brand of your sofa, couch, sofa, or living room chair, you must take the time to clean the furniture thoroughly. For this, you can use a vacuum cleaner, then a cloth accompanied by a product suitable for the material of the covering (leather, fabric, imitation leather, suede, etc.). If you are unsure of which product to use, you can check the furniture label or contact the manufacturer directly for advice.

Transport the Sofa to the Storage Center

First thing: measure your sofa to see if it fits through all the doors in your home, in the stairwell, and in the vehicle to the vehicle you want to use for transport. If your living room chair is moderate in size and can easily pass through your home doors, you won’t have too much trouble transporting it to the moving truck or transport vehicle. If it’s big, you can call an expert to dismantle it and fix it after getting to the storage facility. Look for the right truck to transport your couch.

Store a Sofa Safely

Humidity remains the number one enemy of your couch! This is why you must make sure to protect it with a suitable cover. Prefer fabric covers (cotton, for example) that allow sofas to breathe while protecting them from external aggressions such as:

• Humidity
• Tasks
• Dust
• The scratches on the leather

For a Leather Sofa: How to Maintain the Leather During Storage

Do you plan to store a leather sofa or armchair for a long time? If this is the case and you don’t want the quality of the leather to deteriorate, you will need to maintain it. Between grandmother’s advice and professional products, you have the choice. Then again, you can ask the sofa manufacturer for advice on finding the perfect maintenance routine.

In most cases, it is necessary to dust the leather with a soft cloth and nourish the leather with a suitable wax. For long-term storage, therefore, remember to visit your sofa regularly to keep it in perfect condition, without cracking or mold.…